Dr. Noureddine Abidi joined the FBRI in September 1999 as a Research Associate working in chemical finishes and textile chemistry. He earned his bachelor degree in chemistry and master degree in polymer chemistry. He earned advanced degree in Polymers, Interfaces and Amorphous State and Ph.D. in Theoretical, Physical and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Montpellier II in Montpellier, France and then did two postdoctoral studies at the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Condensed Matter at the University of Montpellier II and at the Material and Membrane Processes Laboratory, National College of Chemical Engineering of Montpellier. In September 2000, Dr. Abidi was promoted to Head of Finishes/Chemical Research. Dr. Abidi also holds a joint appointment as Professor for the Department of Plant and Soil Science. He was appointed as the Managing Director for the Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute on January 1, 2017.